Petition · past parliament
Recognise a need for local and government financial support for carers under 18
Closed
32 signatures
What the petition asks
There are about 700,000 young carers (under 18) in the UK. They provide everyday care and support to their parents and relatives that adults carers do. However, they are not entitled to a such support as adult carers are. It is time the government considers how best to support these children.
Timeline
| 19 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jul 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
32
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Jan 2018
Closed
19 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.